Nevada lacks mental and behavioral health care providers. The final story for KUNR’s series Mental Health in the Silver State explores workforce shortages and what’s being done to address the issue.

Since the pandemic hit, student mental health has been a concern in the Washoe County School District.

The historic amount of anti-LGBTQ legislation across the country is negatively impacting mental health. One group is turning to the outdoors to help alleviate these stressors.

Farmers and ranchers in the West are being pressured by rising production costs, increased workloads and extreme weather. No wonder they face higher levels of stress and mental health issues than other Americans.

Datos muestran que los latinos son menos propensos a recibir tratamiento de salud mental. Barreras incluyen el estigma y la falta de servicios culturalmente competentes.

Data shows that Latinos are only half as likely to utilize mental health services as their white counterparts. Stigma and a lack of culturally competent care are among the barriers for Latinos seeking help.

The pandemic negatively impacted many Nevadans’ mental health – including some who had no experience with mental illness. Advocates say that’s helped lower stigma.